It is fun to see each step of the process, and then the final result of a recipe made with cheese.

Development Activities

Book for Children Ages: 3 years old to 8 years oldReading Tips:

With younger children, make the animal sounds together when you see them.

Don't forget to look for the ladybug on each page.

This is a great book to help children work on the pre-reading skill of sequencing by asking them "What do you think is going to happen next?" throughout reading the story.

Related Discussion Questions:

What is your favorite kind of cheese?

How many parts of the trip can you think of from when a cow first gives milk until you have cheese at home for your meal?

What are some ways that Tangerine and Kiwi work together in this book?

Activities for Kids:

If you are able, visit a farm.

Make the cheese fondue recipe in the back of the book. Note: this is a wonderful opportunity to expose your children to new vegetables, as they suddenly become cool when beautifully sliced and dipped into cheese.

Make a picture of a farm. Draw animals, buildings, etc. or cut out pictures for a magazine and glue together on a piece of paper to create your farm.

Cultural Diversity: Unfortunately, this book does not have as much diversity as some of the other books in this series. Children's Book Review Rating: 5 Stars - Beautiful Book

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